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relativ — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • comparative adjective Measured or judged by comparison rather than in absolute terms.
  • relative adjective Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
  • relatively adverb Fairly or somewhat, when judged against a typical standard.

Senses

relativ is used for these senses in English:

  • comparative Approximated by comparison; relative.
  • relative Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.

comparative — full definition

  1. adjective Measured or judged by comparison rather than in absolute terms.
  2. noun The grammatical form of an adjective or adverb used to compare two things, such as "bigger" or "more quickly."

relative — full definition

  1. adjective Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
  2. adjective Directly relevant or connected to a particular subject.
  3. noun A family member, connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

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